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ILIGAN CITY – The leadership of the Catholic Church here has joined nongovernment organizations in sounding the alarm bells about the national government’s plan to hand over operations of the Agus and Pulangi hydroelectric power plants. In a position paper obtained by the Inquirer, which was circulated for signatures of support, Bishop Jose Rapadas III,

SAN FRANCISCO, Agusan del Sur — In a move to safeguard jobs and public service, organized workers of the Northern Davao Electric Cooperative (Nordeco) are pushing for a peaceful co-existence arrangement with Davao Light and Power Company (DLPC), rejecting a full takeover as proposed by Davao del Norte Gov. Edwin Jubahib. The Nordeco Employees Care

MANILA, Philippines — Thirty-eight families affected by the construction of the North-South Commuter Railway (NSCR) Extension project have been relocated to San Pedro, Laguna, the Department of Transportation (DOTr) said on Wednesday.  According to the DOTr, the families welcomed their new homes on Tuesday. The DOTr noted that they are the first batch of the

CEBU CITY, Philippines — It’s the end of the road for the Philippine Men’s National Football Team (PMNFT) in their Asian Cup qualifiers campaign after settling for a 1-1 draw against Tajikistan at Hisor Stadium on Tuesday night, March 31. The Philippines finished Group A undefeated with 14 points from four wins and two draws.

A man in Dalaguete town, 44, is facing a parricide case after he allegedly beath his father, 73, causing injuries that led to the old man's death.

CEBU CITY, Philippines — The Philippine Coast Guard has assured the public that passenger safety will not be compromised despite trip adjustments linked to the ongoing fuel crisis, as it enforces strict vessel capacity limits across ports in Central Visayas this Holy Week. This comes as some sea trips face disruptions, raising concerns about possible

MANILA, Philippines — Bicol Saro party-list Rep. Terry Ridon has sounded an alarm over discussions of fuel rationing, as it may prompt people into panic-buying or hoarding gasoline and diesel even if supplies were reported to be enough for at least 50 days. Ridon in an online interview on Wednesday was asked regarding Sen. Sherwin Gatchalian’s

MANILA, Philippines – A peak heat index of 47ºC was recorded in Virac (Synop), Catanduanes on Holy Wednesday, the state weather bureau said. Heat index, as defined by the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical, and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa), is the “measure of the contribution that high humidity makes with abnormally high temperatures in reducing the body’s

Thousands queue for buses en route to northern Panay. READ: PNP tells motorists: Keep your cool on the road amid Holy Week rush The massive influx of commuters comes as many head back to their respective hometowns for the Holy Week. They are expected to be back in droves on Sunday. /jpv

MANILA, Philippines – The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa) on Wednesday urged the public to conserve water as the country enters the dry season. READ: Pagasa announces start of ‘warm and dry season’ On March 23, Pagasa officially announced the onset of the warm and dry season, marked by reduced rainfall and higher